Rainwater pump: checking your electrical installation
Tripping breakers, a tank pump, a damp plant room: what to check at the consumer unit before installing a rainwater harvesting system.
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A more self-sufficient home: tank, pump and EV charger
Making a home more self-sufficient: rainwater harvesting, pump, consumer unit, EV charger, load shedding and the logical order of works.
Pillow tank capacity: how to size it properly
Capacity, usable volume, calculation and cost per m³: the Flocea guide to sizing your pillow tank without unpleasant surprises.
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Self-priming pumps: how they work, types and how to choose
A complete guide to self-priming pumps: how they work, types, calculating total head and choosing for your use. Interactive calculator included.
10,000-litre pillow tank (10 m³): guide, specifications and price
Everything about the 10 m³ pillow tank: technical specifications, uses (rainwater, fire-water, irrigation), step-by-step installation and indicative prices.
Pillow tanks: a guide to choosing the right one (use, capacity)
How do you choose a pillow tank? Rainwater, drinking water, fire-water, agricultural, fuel. Capacities, installation and quality criteria explained.
Solar water pumps: the complete guide to choosing
How do you choose a solar water pump? Types, power, selection criteria and uses. A complete guide for irrigation, wells, tanks and…
Pillow tank or rigid tank: the complete comparison
A detailed comparison of flexible and rigid water tanks: advantages, drawbacks, costs and lifespan. A practical guide to choosing the right solution.
How to repair a leaking pillow tank: the complete guide
A practical guide to repairing a leaking flexible water tank: finding the leak, the right repair kit, step-by-step repair and prevention to…